Students will learn advanced technology after acquiring fundamental IT knowledge and get ready to serve in the fast-paced, ever-changing society.
Field1
Information Systems
Students will learn the latest information infrastructure technology, the backbone of the internet society. The curriculum covers a wide range of categories from fundamental mathematics, algorithms, networks, and security to web systems. By selecting courses from the other three specialized fields in addition to “Information Systems” courses, students will build foundations in information processing technology and develop practical skills vital for the digital society.
Field2
AI Technology
In “AI Technology,” students will learn about the advanced technologies including generative artificial intelligence which is based on machine learning and AI concepts. They will delve into the foundational algorithms of AI, generative AI and their applications in networks. Along with “AI Technology” courses, the curriculum is designed to help students build foundational AI knowledge through “Computer Science” courses and advance their knowledge/concepts through “Digital Game/Media” courses.
Field3
Business Data Science
Students will acquire data analytical skills for finance and distribution systems leveraging information. They will learn how to manage and apply data in business fields. By focusing on the courses in “Business Data Science” and selecting courses from “Information Systems” and “AI Technology” supplementarily, mature learners can gain statistical skills essential for businesses, along with skills and knowledge in information systems and AI technologies
Field4
Digital Game/Media
Students will gain programming and project management skills vital to game development, and character design skills essential for game design. In Media Production, students will learn how to utilize media information — video editing and video streaming in video production. By taking courses from the other three specialized fields, students can apply information processing techniques for games and media images in “Information Systems” and “AI technology” courses.
Featured Courses from Four Specialized Fields
Specialized Courses
Information Systems
(Learn about information infrastructure technology, the backbone of internet society.)
Web System Programming
Increased capacity and speed in telecommunication networks have fueled the demand for cloud computing. Students in this course will learn about web system structures, and acquire programming skills and knowledge essential for systems design and development through lectures and exercises. Students will build fundamental knowledge of network programming and get broader perspectives on network-related fields.
AI Technology
(Learn about advanced technologies including generative AI which is based on machine learning and AI.)
Computer Vision
Recently, computer vision has been ubiquitous in many applications: product inspection systems on factory production lines; precise position detection in industrial robots; facial recognition in various devices including smartphones and drive-support systems in automobiles. After learning about fundamentals of digital color images, students will acquire knowledge and concepts for various approaches to processing and analyzing images, and deep learning which has been widely used in computer vision.
Business Data Science
(Learn data analytical skills for finance and distribution systems leveraging information.)
Data Visualization
In this course, students will learn about the required steps for data visualization, utilizing data processing methods, advanced multivariate analysis and machine learning techniques. After learning about the statistical analytical methods commonly used in business and medical fields, students will explore the latest visualization methods for different types and purposes. They encompass visualizing high-dimensional data, geodata, network data and time series data.
Digital Game/Media
(Learn expressive techniques in game technology and media production.)
Game Programming
Students in this course will learn about the fundamentals of object-oriented programming techniques using C++, vital knowledge for game development. Students will learn programming techniques for encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism, key principles in object-oriented programming, through practical examples using design patterns.
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What Career Paths Can be Expected?
Career Paths and Program-Related Qualifications
Potential Career Paths
System Engineer
IT Consultant
Game Creator
Web Engineer
AI Engineer
Data Scientist
Advancement to Graduate Schools
Relevant Certification/Qualification Exams (in Japan)
Knowledge and skills gained in the program may help students prepare for the following qualification tests/exams. Please note that most exams below are in Japanese.
For Government Qualifications (in Japan)
Fundamental Information Technology Engineering Exam
IT Passport Exam
Information Security Management Exam
Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Exam
Applied Information Technology Engineer Exam
Information Technology Strategist Exam
System Architect Exam
Project Manager Exam
Network Specialist Exam
Database specialist Exam
Information Technology Service Manager Exam
Registered Information Security Specialist Exam
For Non-Governmental Certifications (in Japan)
Multimedia Certification Test
Image Processing Certification Test
CG Engineer Certification Test
G Certification Test
Education Objectives
We aim to educate students to identify and analyze societal issues, and gain new knowledge and develop IT systems in order to expand human potential and contribute to shaping a human-friendly society.
We seek students who are:
Motivated to make positive contribution to create a warm human society through the IT application and system development.
Capable of comprehensively evaluating and considering scientific concepts and social ethics.
Capable of evaluating, comprehending and summarizing information from diverse viewpoints.
Motivated to address emerging challenges through collaborations with others.
Self-directed learners.
Student are preferred to:
Have an academic foundation in math, information science and English, which are all essential for information technology.
Have experience in information-related activities including programming, game design and digital media production. It is also preferable that students have collaborative experience in school, community and professional contexts.
Possess organizational and logical reasoning skills.
